Hyphenation ofexperimenteerbordje

Dutch Word Analysis: experimenteerbordje

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "experimenteerbordje" is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively complex syllable structure, typical of Dutch compounds. The pronunciation involves several schwa sounds and a mix of voiced and voiceless consonants.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ex- (Latin origin, meaning "out of," "from") - functions as a prefix indicating a testing or trial aspect.
• Root: periment (Latin origin, from experimentum meaning "trial, experience") - the core meaning relating to experimentation.
• Suffix: -eer- (Dutch suffix, verbalizing function) - creates a verb-like form, indicating the action of experimenting.
• Suffix: -bord- (Dutch root, meaning "board") - refers to a physical board.
• Suffix: -je (Dutch diminutive suffix) - indicates a small or less significant board.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: men.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɛks.pɛ.ri.mɛn.teːr.bɔrt.jə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllable division can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'nt' cluster in 'experimenteer' is a common example. The 'r' is often syllabic, especially in unstressed positions. The diminutive suffix '-je' is almost always a separate syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Experimenteerbordje" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A small experimental board, often used in electronics for prototyping.
• Translation: Experimenter's board, breadboard.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: prototypebord, testbord
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples:
  • "Hij gebruikte een experimenteerbordje om het circuit te bouwen." (He used a breadboard to build the circuit.)
  • "Het experimenteerbordje was essentieel voor het project." (The breadboard was essential for the project.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• computer: /kɔm.pjuː.tər/ - Syllable division: com-pu-ter. Similar in having consonant clusters, but less complex than "experimenteerbordje".
• universiteit: /ˌy.ni.vər.si.ˈtɛi̯t/ - Syllable division: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Demonstrates the tendency to separate vowels into distinct syllables.
• televisie: /te.lə.ˈvi.zi/ - Syllable division: te-le-vi-sie. Shows how vowel sequences can create multiple syllables.

The differences in syllable structure arise from the length and complexity of the compound word "experimenteerbordje" and the presence of the diminutive suffix '-je'.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation can affect the realization of vowels and the degree of schwa reduction. However, the core syllable division remains largely consistent. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "bordje", but it will still be a separate syllable.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Peak Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to begin a syllable.
• Diminutive Rule: Diminutive suffixes like '-je' almost always form a separate syllable.
• Compound Word Rule: Dutch compounds are often divided based on the morphemic boundaries.